Tag Archives: squash

It’s that time of year: Man-flu season is upon us. Now, living with five male housemates this presented more than the usual problem of a couple of snotty Kleenex lying around. At the sound of the first sniffle came the … Continue reading →

Ah January, the detox/resolution/lose weight/exercise month. Not exactly the most thrilling start to the year, but I guess there has to be some repercussions for eating our bodyweight in stuffing and Quality Street in December. Anyway, so here is my … Continue reading →

There is something rather opulent and indulgent about this dish- despite it being incredibly easy and cheap to make- particularly if you get your ‘shrooms from a market. Unlike regular risotto the stock needn’t be added gradually- but simply … Continue reading →

Just when we were all relaxing and thinking our steamy summer was here to stay…it started raining. Bored of salads, which don’t quite taste the same with an overcast sky, savoury scones are an all-in-one lunch, requiring little to accompany … Continue reading →

lemon-roast chicken on a bed of fennel with pan-fried spring vegetables and roasted new potatoes The weather may still be determinedly wintry, but spring is on its way. Or so I tell myself as it once again starts snowing outside, … Continue reading →